NORTH Devon residents are being reminded to keep a look out for some important paperwork in the post to make sure they can vote in the next elections.

From Tuesday, August 28, the Electoral Service Team at North Devon Council will be sending out a household enquiry form to every home across the district.

Residents are being asked to confirm the details of every person who should be on the register of electors who lives at the property as well as add or remove any people who should or shouldn’t be on the form.

Everyone who is 16 years-of-age and over, resident in the UK, a UK citizen, a qualifying Commonwealth citizen, a citizen of the Irish Republic, a citizen of the European Union (EU), not legally excluded from voting should be on the electoral register.

Entries on the electoral register also need to be updated with the council every time a resident moves home, if someone has moved into your home, if someone has moved out of your home and if you have changed your name.

Further information about registering to vote as well as voting and elections can be found on the council website: www.northdevon.gov.uk/elections .

The North Devon elections team can also be contacted by calling 01271 388277.